Work in Progress
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All,
I've been slowly creating a model of an elaborate Regency armchair. (With some generous help from Dave Richards, who taught me a few things about the Shape Bender plug-in.) The arms and the back seat were easy; the reeded top rail on the back and the bent, twisted back support were the biggest challenge so far. But as you can see from the photo, the front legs won't exactly be a walk in the park.
Let me know what you think.
Best,
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Very nice . Looks like you got the hard part done. They look uncomfortable, except the massage roller on the back!
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Nice work David. It's coming along quite well.
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Thanks, all.
Spent the morning modeling the front legs. All that remains is the mortise-and-tenon joinery and some sort of upholstery.
Best,
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Finis! -
Excellent!
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Many thanks, Dave and pbacot.
In rereading the 1stdibs.com listing for this chair, I learned that it's also known as a Trafalgar chair, and that the twisted back support is supposed to represent rope, to commemorate Nelson's victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. The original set of chairs was made between 1815 and 1825.
Best,
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Nice information David.
"Nevermind about maneuvers, go straight at 'em"
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5 stars!
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